جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Feminist Theory
• LGBTQ Studies
• Ethics of Care
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Amy Marvin is an Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at Hamilton College , specializing in feminist theory , LGBTQ studies , and trans politics . Her research bridges care ethics , humor studies , and trans cultural production , with a focus on ethics of care , subversive humor , and trans community dynamics . Education: Ph.D., University of Oregon M.A., University of Oregon B.A., West Chester University Marvin’s scholarship engages with feminist philosophy , trans studies , and continental feminism , analyzing themes of transphobic violence , institutional exploitation , and generative affective states . Her forthcoming book Trans Fascination (Oxford University Press) critiques societal obsessions with trans bodies. Articles highlight her work on trans cinema , humor as resistance , and care ethics . Awarded fellowships in archival work, public philosophy, and fiction writing, Marvin is affiliated with the American Philosophical Association , National Women’s Studies Association , and Society of Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy . Her teaching includes pioneering courses like Transgender Philosophy at University of Oregon.

• British Cultural Studies
• Queer and Trans* Studies
• Temporality and Spatial Practice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Konstantin Helm (they/them) is a researcher, lecturer, and PhD candidate at the Department of English and American Studies at Humboldt University of Berlin. As a research assistant for the chair for British Cultural Studies and Cultural History, they work within the Faculty of Humanities, contributing to both teaching and research initiatives at the university. Their research spans British cultural studies, queer and trans* studies, temporality and spatial practice, identity politics, and history of ideas. Helm's work often examines intersections between policy, space, and cultural representation, with particular attention to how governmental changes influence spatial organization in cultural production. Their research methodology combines historical analysis with contemporary theoretical frameworks, particularly drawing from queer theory applications in German and British contexts. Helm's publication trends reveal a strong focus on spatial theory, gender studies, and cultural representation across historical periods from Victorian literature to contemporary British culture. Their work frequently analyzes how identity, particularly queer and trans identities, intersects with spatial organization and representation. PhD candidate at Humboldt University of Berlin Research Assistant for British Cultural Studies and Cultural History Associate Researcher for 'Queer Theory in Transit' project (DFG/NCN funded) Regular presenter at international academic conferences Helm actively supervises academic projects and teaches courses across multiple semesters, including 'Haunted Space(s) in 1980s British Literature' and 'Introduction to British Cultural Studies and Theory.' Their advising approach emphasizes interdisciplinary connections and theoretical rigor, with office hours available for student consultation. The 'Queer Theory in Transit' project provides significant research funding and international collaboration opportunities. While specific laboratory facilities aren't mentioned, Helm's work is situated within the Department of English and American Studies at Dorotheenstraße 28, where they maintain their office in Room 2.13B. Their research benefits from connections to multiple international academic networks through conference participation and collaborative projects.

Ellen MacKayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Performance Studies
• Theatre History
• Early Modern English Drama
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ellen MacKay serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Chicago, specializing in performance theory and early modern English theatre. Her research bridges historical analysis with contemporary digital humanities methodologies, examining how theatrical practices intersect with cultural memory and knowledge production. Her scholarly interests focus on performance epistemology and theatrical dissolution in early modern contexts. Key themes include the relationship between live performance and historical record, audience collectivity formation, and cultural heritage creation around absent Shakespearean remains. She explores these through courses like "Fear of the Copy from Plato to Plagiarism" and "Toxic Theatre: How to Do Deadly Things without Really Doing Them". MacKay's recent publications reveal strong trends in digital humanities integration with traditional theatre scholarship, particularly in cultural heritage analysis and alternative historiography. Her work consistently examines spatial and material dimensions of performance while challenging conventional archival assumptions. She previously directed the Institute for Digital Arts and Humanities at Indiana University and collaborates on digital projects including a digital variorum Hamlet with the NEH-Folger Shakespeare Library. Her teaching incorporates computational analysis of performance texts and digital criticism practices.

Héctor Melo Ruizمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Latin American Literature
• 20th-and 21st-century Latin American Narrative
• Violence Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Héctor Melo Ruiz serves as Assistant Professor of Spanish at Carleton College, where he has been teaching since 2021. A specialist in Latin American Literature with expertise in 20th-and 21st-century Latin American Narrative, he is currently writing a book about the cultural representation of riots. His academic affiliations include the Modern Languages Association (MLA), Latin American Studies Association (LASA), and Asociación de Colombianistas. Dr. Melo Ruiz earned his PhD from The University of Notre Dame and his MA from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. His educational background reflects deep engagement with Latin American literary traditions and critical theory, providing the foundation for his scholarly work on violence, race, and intellectual history in the region. His research focuses on the intersection of literature, politics, and social movements in Latin America, examining how cultural texts represent collective violence, particularly urban riots and rebellions, and how these representations intersect with questions of race, class, and intellectual production. He has made significant contributions to the study of Latin American cinema, particularly Cuban film, and has explored the representation of crowds and masses in revolutionary contexts. His scholarship also engages deeply with colonial and postcolonial studies, examining how contemporary narratives engage with historical trauma and resistance. Dr. Melo Ruiz's scholarly trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with critical issues in Latin American cultural production, moving from analyses of specific literary and cinematic texts toward broader theoretical explorations of violence, representation, and social change. His publications span multiple disciplinary approaches, integrating literary criticism with historical analysis, political theory, and cultural studies to provide nuanced understandings of Latin American social dynamics. His teaching portfolio reflects his research interests, with courses on labor, contemporary narrative, and urban unrest. For the upcoming academic year, he is scheduled to teach Intermediate Spanish (SPAN 103 and SPAN 204) and specialized courses including 'Riots, Rebellions & Revolutions in Latin America' (SPAN 385) and 'Racism, Immigration, and Gender in Contemporary Latin American Narrative' (SPAN 220).

• Justice Inequalities
• Gender and Sexuality
• Queer Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kayleigh Charlton is a Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde's Children and Young People's Centre for Justice, focusing on justice inequalities, gender and sexuality, queer politics, and creative methodologies. Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Education and Social Justice. PhD in Criminology, University of Bath (2025) MRes in Psychology, Queen Margaret University (2020) BSc in Psychology, Queen Margaret University (2019) Kayleigh’s research explores LGBTQ+ experiences in carceral systems, using interdisciplinary and speculative fiction approaches. She specializes in creative methodologies and critical analysis of queer spaces and justice systems. Her recent work includes a Nuffield-funded project on children in conflict with the law, co-produced with a Young Advisory Group. She contributes to criminology, queer theory, and climate justice through publications, panels, and presentations. Kayleigh received the Doctoral Student Recognition Award in 2023. Her activities include organizing symposia, presenting at conferences, and engaging with external institutions on feminist methodologies and creative writing in academia.

Peter Haysom-Rodríguezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 20th/21st century Portuguese literature
• Black Portugal
• Portuguese & Brazilian RAP
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Haysom-Rodríguez is a Lecturer in Modern Languages at the University of Leeds, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. His academic journey includes a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge (2014), an MA in Literary, Cultural and Inter-art Studies from the University of Porto (2016), and a PhD in Portuguese & Lusophone Studies from the University of Nottingham (2022). Education: BA in Modern and Medieval Languages, University of Cambridge (2014) MA in Literary, Cultural and Inter-art Studies, University of Porto (2016) PhD in Portuguese & Lusophone Studies, University of Nottingham (2022) Haysom-Rodríguez's research spans a wide range of interdisciplinary fields. His primary areas of interest include 20th/21st century Portuguese literature, Black Portugal, Portuguese & Brazilian RAP, Brazilian & Portuguese cinema, regional identity, feminist & Queer studies, anti-racism, and Medical Humanities. His work often intersects these areas, exploring how cultural production engages with social justice issues, identity politics, and environmental concerns. His research demonstrates a particular interest in how marginalized communities express resistance through cultural forms. His recent publications reveal a trend toward examining the intersections of identity, resistance, and representation across multiple media. He has published in international outlets including Cadernos de literatura comparada, Portuguese Studies, Journal of Lusophone Studies, and Portuguese Literary & Cultural Studies. His first monograph, Regionalisms and Resistance in the Twentieth-Century Portuguese Novel: Spatialized Ideologies, was published by Legenda/MHRA in 2024. His work frequently analyzes how regional dynamics, gender politics, and social marginalization are represented in Portuguese and Brazilian cultural production. Haysom-Rodríguez is an active member of several research networks, including: University of Leeds Queer Area Studies Network Instituto de Literatura Comparada Margarida Losa's Intersexualities Research Group University of Leeds Medical Humanities Research Group He also serves as the LCS Academic Lead for Employability and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023). His teaching at Leeds spans Portuguese language instruction, literature, film studies, and specialized translation, reflecting the breadth of his research interests.

Georgina Royمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Feminist Theory
• Genders and Sexualities
• Health and Wellbeing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Georgina Roy is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education within the Faculty of Education at Monash University. A sociologist by training, her research focuses on feminist theory, gender and sexualities, physical cultures, health and wellbeing, with a particular emphasis on surfing spaces and their sociocultural implications. PhD in Sociology focusing on multi-sited ethnography of British surfing spaces Experienced secondary/tertiary educator and yoga instructor Active contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals through gender and health research Her research explores: Intersectionality in sports organizations Gendered embodiment in surfing cultures Emotional geographies of physical spaces Queer theory applications in sport contexts Relational pedagogy in health education Recent publications examine surfing as a lens for understanding: Violence prevention through sport programs Intersectional representation in sports governance Collaborative ethnographic methodologies Emotional dynamics in gendered spaces Queer identity formation in sports communities

Dore E Bowenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photography
• Media Studies
• Installation Art
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dore E Bowen is Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at San José State University's College of Humanities and the Arts. She teaches courses including History and Theory of New Media and Methodology and Historiography of Art History. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Rochester, 2004 Master of Arts in Art, California State University-San Francisco, 1995 Dr. Bowen is an art historian with expertise in photography, media, and installation art, focusing on how these mediums shape human experience. Her research spans modernism, feminist and queer theory, phenomenology, and the cultural history of technological images. She has particular interest in spatial perception and subjectivity, as demonstrated in her co-authored book "Bruce Nauman: Spatial Encounters" which examines physical engagement with Nauman's San Jose Installation and its relationship to Silicon Valley's evolving social landscape. Currently, she is completing a monograph on the diorama, arguing that this form preserves countermodern experiences in modern times across various formats from early light and paint dioramas to virtual reality. Dr. Bowen has published reviews and articles in prestigious venues including Culture et Musées, Art in America, Afterimage, Camerawork, and the Brooklyn Rail, where she serves as editor-at-large and hosts cultural events like "Art School Confidential." Her publications consistently explore the intersection of visual culture, technology, and human perception. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Warhol Foundation fellowship/grant Camargo Foundation fellowship/grant Clark Art Institute fellowship/grant Centre Allemand d'histoire de l'art fellowship/grant Getty Center fellowship/grant As an active curator, Dr. Bowen has organized exhibitions in both France and the United States, often connecting her curatorial practice with her scholarly research. Her art projects directly inform her academic work, creating a dynamic feedback loop between theory and practice. Through her editorial work at the Brooklyn Rail and her ongoing research projects, she continues to shape discourse in contemporary art history and visual studies.

Mirjam Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Mental Health Disparities
• Social Exclusion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirjam Fischer is a quantitative sociologist specializing in sexual and gender diversity research across Europe. She currently holds a visiting professorship at the Center for Transdisciplinary Gender Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and serves as a postdoctoral researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute of Sociology. Her work examines marginalization mechanisms in academic careers and health disparities among LGBTQI* populations. Doctorate in Sociology (University of Amsterdam, 2019) 2023-present: Visiting Professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 2021-present: Research Associate at Goethe University Frankfurt Her research interests include: Sexual and gender minority mental health Social network stratification among LGBTQ+ communities Family dynamics and parental relationships Labor market disparities for gender-diverse populations Methodological innovations in sampling marginalized groups Impact of societal alienation on well-being Recent publications show methodological expertise in probability sampling and comparative analysis, with particular focus on: Quantitative analysis of same-sex parenting outcomes Contextual factors affecting LGBTQ+ health Technical advances in surveying hard-to-reach populations Meta-analysis of mental health disparities Register-based research design for family studies Discrimination measurement in panel surveys Key methodological contributions include developing a sampling frame for same-sex couples using Dutch population registers, which enabled the largest probability-based survey of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands. Her work addresses critical gaps in representative data for sexual and gender minority populations through innovative survey designs and comparative analyses.

Mark Grahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Refugee Studies
• Gender and Sexuality
• Queer Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Graham is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Social Anthropology. He serves as Director of Advanced and Research Level Studies and co-edits the journal Ethnos with Nils Bubandt (Aarhus University). Research Interests: Refugee studies, queer theory, material culture, welfare bureaucracies, sustainable urban development Key Themes: Intersectionality in diversity discourses, Islamophobia in Scandinavian policy frameworks, and more-than-human ethnography Publications: 2019's Bureaucracy, Integration and Suspicion in the Welfare State examines systemic othering in social services; 2014's Anthropological Explorations in Queer Theory bridges queer theory with anthropological methodologies Fieldwork: Conducted across Sweden, UK, Netherlands, and Australia

Anca-Raluca Raduمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Canadian Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Fiction of the 19th and 20th centuries
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anca-Raluca Radu is a distinguished researcher at the University of Göttingen, specializing in Canadian literature, postcolonial studies, and narrative ethics. Holding a PhD in English Literature (summa cum laude, University of Marburg, 2009), she has contributed extensively to scholarship on Alice Munro, postcolonial feminisms, and transnational literary connections. PhD in English Literature (University of Marburg, 2009) MA in English and German Literature (University of Marburg, 2003) Postgraduate Teaching Degree in German as a Foreign Language (University of Marburg, 2006) Her research explores Canadian literature , focusing on intertextuality , gender representations , and ethical dimensions of storytelling . She has edited key volumes like Prudent Crossings (2023) and Narratives of Crisis (2012), while her articles examine works by Margaret Atwood, Dionne Brand, and Alice Munro through lenses of transnationalism , postcolonial identity , and narrative form . Radu has received notable scientific awards, including the Canada Conference Grant (2008) and FEP Grant (2006). Her teaching spans Shakespeare studies, Romanticism, and literary theory, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise.

• Critical Urban Research
• Neoliberalism
• Criminalization Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenny Künkel is a researcher at the Institute of Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her work focuses on critical urban studies, neoliberalism, and intersections of policing with sexuality, gender, and drug policy. Current Role: Researcher at Institute of Social Work and Social Policy University: University of Duisburg-Essen Contact: jenny.kuenkel@uni-due.de Research Interests: Jenny Künkel's scholarship examines power dynamics in urban governance, including carceral feminism, drug policy reform, and the policing of sexuality and gender. Her work critically analyzes neoliberal crime control mechanisms and spatial marginalization processes. Publication Trends: Recent articles explore drug decriminalization models, feminist governance frameworks in nightlife spaces, and critiques of punitive approaches to sex work. Her research often bridges criminological theory with practical urban policy challenges. Collaborations: She collaborates with scholars like Marie-Theres Piening, Mélina Germes, and Roxanne Scavo on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of social work, criminology, and gender studies.

• South Asian Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maryam Mirza is an Associate Professor of South Asian Literature in the Department of English Studies at Durham University. She joined Durham in September 2018 after holding prestigious fellowships including an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Bonn and a BeIPD-COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Liege. She currently serves as Director of Postgraduate Research (Admissions and Funding) and has previously chaired the International Committee (2020-2023). Mirza received her PhD from Aix-Marseille University in 2012. Prior to joining Durham, she taught at several institutions in Pakistan including Kinnaird College for Women and the National College of Arts, Lahore. She was also recipient of a Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Visiting Fellowship held at Newcastle University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of South Asian postcolonial literature, gender studies, sociology, political philosophy, law and economics. Mirza's scholarly work explores themes of resistance, gender, class, and identity in contemporary South Asian literature. Her approach combines literary analysis with interdisciplinary perspectives from social sciences and humanities, creating nuanced understandings of power dynamics and cultural production in postcolonial contexts. She has published extensively on authors including Arundhati Roy, Kamila Shamsie, Manju Kapur, Tahmima Anam, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Meena Kandasamy. Mirza's publications reveal a consistent focus on South Asian women's writing and the complex interplay of gender, class, and postcolonial identity. Her work spans analyses of major authors like Arundhati Roy, Kamila Shamsie, and Tahmima Anam, examining how contemporary fiction engages with social structures, resistance movements, and the everyday experiences of marginalized communities. Recent publications show increasing attention to diaspora experiences, transnational identities, and the intersections of literature with legal and political frameworks, particularly evident in her 2023 monograph 'Resistance and Its Discontents in South Asian Women's Fiction'. Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Bonn) BeIPD-COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Liege) Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Visiting Fellowship (Newcastle University) Mirza actively supervises PhD and MA students, currently directing the research of Apabrita Mitra Sarkar (PhD) and Nusaiba Meshquat (MA), while serving as second supervisor for Annie Zaidi's PhD. She has previously directed Rawan Althunyan's completed PhD (2020-2024) and currently supervises Aidan Bracebridge's PhD. Her teaching includes convening specialized modules on South Asian literature and postcolonial studies, and she is set to launch a new Level 3 module focusing on South Asian literature and film in October 2025. She will be on research leave in Epiphany 2025 to focus on her scholarly projects. Mirza is currently collaborating with Dr. Stuti Khanna (IIT Delhi) on a book entitled 'South Asian Literature: Twenty-First Century Perspectives' under contract with Routledge UK, which aims to bring anglophone writings from India and Pakistan into sustained conversation with contemporary works in Hindi and Urdu languages, representing an important interdisciplinary contribution to the field.

Clara Zgolaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Urban Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Clara Zgola is a Research Associate at the Philixte Research Center (philological, literary, and textual studies) at the Free University of Brussels (ULB), holding dual doctorates in Literary Studies from EHESS and Cultural Studies from Université de Wallonie. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans humanities and social sciences with international experience including visiting positions at UC Berkeley and Harvard University. Her academic foundation includes: Doctorate in Literary Studies, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) Doctorate in Cultural Studies, Université de Wallonie Dr. Zgola's research centers on narrative construction of urban spaces and expression of gender/queer identity in late 20th/21st-century French, Central European, and North American culture. She pioneers transnational analysis of protest poetics , investigating how artistic activism in intersectional movements shapes affective communication across literature, art, and transmedia practices. Her methodology uniquely bridges literary analysis with urban geography and affect theory. Analysis of her 2015-2019 publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary rigor, with recurring engagement in archival studies (e.g., 'Writings of Archives'), urban revolt narratives , and feminist protest politics . These works demonstrate sophisticated integration of gender theory with spatial analysis and affective frameworks. While major scientific awards aren't documented, her research is robustly supported by competitive National Science Center (NCN) funding. Dr. Zgola directs significant research initiatives as principal investigator for NCN projects 'Literary Explorations of the City' and 'Parisian Literature', while co-investigating 'Writings of the Archives/Poetics of Archives'. Her grants portfolio reflects strong institutional confidence in her transnational research vision. At the Philixte Research Center, she cultivates dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging her international network from past positions at Berkeley and Harvard. Current work focuses on expanding protest poetics research into transmedia practices and deepening intersectional movement analysis across global contexts.

• Performance Studies
• Critical Theory
• Feminist Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Sara Jane Bailes is a leading scholar in critical and creative practice at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. Her transdisciplinary work bridges theatre, visual art, literature, and critical theory, with a focus on dismantling systemic inequities through experimental performance. Educated at Lancaster University (BA) and NYU (MA/PhD as a Fulbright Scholar), she has taught internationally at institutions including Columbia University and the University of Bristol. Her research examines: Feminist, Marxist, and queer critiques of performance Samuel Beckett's influence on contemporary aesthetics Urban environments as performance spaces The political implications of artistic failure Interdisciplinary dialogues between text, sound, and movement Recent publications (2021–2025) cluster around: Beckettian soundscapes and textual rhythm Decolonial poetics and Black diasporic performance Experimental writing methodologies Acoustic ecology in participatory art Awards include the competitive Fulbright Scholarship . She co-created modules like Professional Work Experience, building industry partnerships, and advises students across degrees. She collaborates with global artists and contributes to equity initiatives at Sussex.